StartCPR is the preferred educator in the Chicagoland area for ACLS, BLS Provider, CPR & AED, PALS, & First Aid & Wilderness First Aid. We offer all AHA Online Classes and Skills Sessions. Onsite classes are our specialty. We bring all training materials to you at no additional cost. StartCPR is a direct affiliate of the American Heart Association. Our Hinsdale location is conveniently located immediately off I-294 and Ogden Avenue. StartCPR also offer BSA Wilderness First Aid which is open to Scouts and backpackers alike.

StartCPR, Inc. is Chicagoland’s Preferred educator for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider (BLS), Heartsaver CPR / AED / First Aid for laypersons, as well as BSA Wilderness First Aid training. We are an American Heart Association Heartcode Skill Session testing facility. Located conveniently near I-294 in Hinsdale, StartCPR offers instruction in a relaxed atmosphere.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills. This advanced, instructor-led course highlights the importance of team dynamics, early recognition of respiratory, cardiac, and peri-arrest conditions. Acute Coronary Syndromes and related pharmacology are practiced. Megacode scenarios are performed, whereas various algorithms kindly challenge students. Healthcare professionals who direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and cardiovascular emergencies will greatly benefit from this course

BLS

Basic Life Support is the foundation to patient resuscitation through proper oxygenation of the patient, which helps to improve cardiac viability during a lethal cardiac event. Aggressive Rx is the cornerstone of assuring the best possible outcome. StartCPR maintains an aggressive approach to proper technique - CPR is a workout - it needs to be.

PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basics life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill children, resulting in improved outcomes.

AHA SKILLS SESSION FACILITATOR

StartCPR, Inc. is an accredited affiliate of the American Heart Association. Our certified instructors routinely perform skills sessions for all AHA online courses obtained through us or other venues (such as the AHA) in our Hinsdale office.

ONLINE / Blended Classes?

Yes. Complete your ACLS, BLS, PALS, or CPR / First Aid course at your convenience. You can take up to 60 days to complete it.

ONSITE Classes?

Yes. StartCPR originated by servicing physician's offices, schools, professional sports organizations and just about any facility needing ACLS, PALS, BLS or CPR / First Aid for professional or personal certification. Group discount rates apply for classes exceeding 15 students.